The risk to civilians in Gaza ends the moment the hostages are returned and Hamas surrenders. Over the last nearly two years, we have seen, time and time again, that when Western countries support the objectives of Hamas, Hamas only becomes more intransigent. Britain, Canada, and France recently called for a two-state solution rewarding Hamas for its intransigence. Hamas’ response to the call for a two-state solution was to withdraw from negotiations. Why concede anything if holding hostages and staying in power moves the West to negotiate? Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt recently called for Hamas to disarm and relinquish power. Why can’t the West learn from the experts in the region that supporting terrorists only emboldens them?
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